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Policy and Strategy
Kampong Thom Province Launches Pilot Project to Enhance Street Food Hygiene
In a significant move to improve public health and bolster tourism, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, in collaboration with the Kampong Thom Provincial Authorities, has officially launched a pilot project aimed at elevating street food hygiene standards. The launch ceremony took place on May 24, 2025, and was presided over by HE Hem Vandy, the Minister of Industry, ...
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Apsara Authority Reopens Historic Building to Enhance Angkor Tourism & Research
In a significant development for tourism and heritage conservation, the Apsara Authority has announced the reopening of an ancient building, over a century old, located near the Bayon Temple. This historic structure will now serve as a centre for research and education in Angkor's conservation efforts. HE Long Kosal, Deputy Director General of the Apsara Authority, revealed that this building o...
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Cambodia & Australia Strengthen Ties with Investment & Trade Commitment
In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral relations, Cambodia and Australia have pledged to explore new strategies for expanding investment and trade cooperation. This commitment was solidified during a meeting held on 19 May 2025, between HE Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and Ms. Frances Adamson, Premier of South Australia. The discussions highlighted key areas of potential col...
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Prime Minister Affirms Phnom Penh International Airport Will Remain State Property
In a significant announcement, Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen confirmed that Phnom Penh International Airport, also known as Pochentong Airport, will remain under government ownership and will not be sold to private individuals. This declaration was made during his address at the 80th anniversary celebration of the Cambodian National Police on 16 May 2025. The Prime Minister addressed recent ru...
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Ministry of Tourism to Transform Birthplace of Samdech Techo Hun Sen into Historical Site
The Ministry of Tourism is set to embark on an ambitious project to convert the birthplace of Samdech Techo Hun Sen into a historical site. This initiative aims to preserve the legacy of the former Prime Minister for future generations and has garnered strong support from Samdech Men Sam An, the King's Personal Advisor. During a visit to Peam Krao village in the Peam Koh Sna commune of Stung Tr...
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The Government Decides to Plant Large Trees as a Border Around Tonle Sap Lake in 3rd Zone
In a significant move for environmental conservation, the government has announced plans to plant watershed trees as border belts between the boundary markers in the 3rd Zone around Tonle Sap Lake. This initiative, detailed in Letter No. 696 SJKH dated 25 April 2025, from the Council of Ministers, represents a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, relevant...
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Government and Private Sector Unite for Affordable Housing Initiative in Cambodia
In a pivotal move to enhance the affordable housing landscape in Cambodia, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has forged a partnership with AGENT21 GLOBAL. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on April 24, 2025, to advance affordable housing development projects catering to low- and middle-income families across 25 provinces and cities. The formal agreement was...
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Government Extends Tax Incentives for Stalled Projects in Sihanoukville Until 2028
In a significant move to rejuvenate its construction sector, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced today the continuation of additional tax incentives for stalled building projects in Sihanoukville. This initiative, aimed at developments underway since 2016, will remain in effect until the end of 2028. According to an official notice, the Royal Government's decision extends property tax...
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Thailand Eases Loan-to-Value Rules to 100%, to Jumpstart USD 486 Billion Debt-Laden Property Sector
Thailand’s central bank has announced a major relaxation of mortgage lending rules, raising the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio to 100% for all housing contracts beginning May 2025 through June 2026—an aggressive intervention aimed at reviving the nation’s sluggish real estate sector, which continues to reel from oversupply, weak demand, and soaring household debt, according to World. thaipbs, published...
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Kampong Speu Province Completes Comprehensive Land Survey
The Government of Cambodia has officially announced the successful completion of a systematic land survey in Kampong Speu province, which has surveyed a total of 1,088,095 parcels of land. This significant milestone was celebrated during a ceremony chaired by His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many and His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam Al. The systematic survey, con...
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